GroundTruth CMO Brandon Rhoten joins QSR editorial director Danny Klein for a wide-ranging chat on how the job of today’s restaurant marketer has changed. What data matters? Can you turn engagement into visits? And where does it all go from here? Rhoten is a digital marketing veteran who’s led campaigns for some of the industry’s most recognizable brands including CMO positions at Papa Johns and Potbelly. As VP of Marketing, he was also instrumental in developing Wendy’s award-winning snarky social media strategy.
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Opens in Santa Rosa, California
Get ready, Santa Rosa — Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is back and bigger than ever. A brand-new Ike’s is opening at 124 Calistoga Road B, Santa Rosa, CA 95409, and the sandwich party kicks off with two very special grand opening events featuring Ike Shehadeh himself and Football Champion Eric Wright. “Santa Rosa has always shown Ike’s […]
Dog Haus Signs Deal to Open Three Louisiana Locations
Dog Haus, the renowned burgers, brats and brews concept, is taking its one-of-a-kind dining experience into the Bayou State. Behind the expansion is the father-daughter team of Gregg Strasburger and Erin LeDoux, who are bringing a little extra Louisiana flavor with the help of Erin’s husband, Lake Charles native Matt LeDoux, whose Cajun culinary roots […]
Jan’s Health Bar Opens in San Diego
Jan’s Health Bar, the Southern California health-forward fast casual concept with a more than 50-year legacy, is bringing its fresh, simple, and nutritious menu to San Diego for the first time. The brand’s eighth location is slated to open the first week of June at One Paseo in Del Mar (3725 Paseo Place, Suite 1440), […]
Pizza Factory Opens in Lotus, California
Pizza Factory announced the opening of its newest California location in Lotus, situated along the historic California State Route 49 at 7310 CA-49. The new restaurant officially opened on May 12 and serves as a destination for the Lotus community to enjoy the brand’s iconic hand-tossed pizzas and hometown hospitality. A lively stop for travelers headed […]
Nick the Greek Opens 85th Location in Palo Alto, California
Nick the Greek, a West Coast-based chain serving up authentic Greek street food, has proudly opened its 85th location in Palo Alto, California, reinforcing its market dominance in the San Francisco Bay Area. The fast-growing brand’s newest restaurant in Palo Alto is locally owned and operated by multi-unit franchisees George Petrousas and Chris Parisis. With 85 […]
Ellianos Coffee Launches Lemonade and Sweet Tea
Ellianos Coffee, a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, announced the launch of two highly requested menu items: Lemonade and Sweet Tea. These refreshing drinks are perfect for the warm weather ahead, offering customers new options to enjoy in the summer. Customers can now enjoy the classic, crisp taste of Lemonade and Sweet Tea, which can […]
El Pollo Loco Unveils New Fresca Salads and Wraps
El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant, is asking customers: Do you want your made-to-order salad wrapped or unwrapped? The brand is proud to unveil two limited time options for guests looking to experience flavorful meals made from quality ingredients made to be enjoyed on-the-go with its new Fresca Salads and Wraps. The Fresca Salads […]
Playa Bowls to Accelerate Guest Insights with Bikky
Bikky, a customer data platform built exclusively for multi-unit restaurants, announced its partnership with Playa Bowls, the nation’s leading acai shop, serving superfruit bowls, smoothies, juices, and more with sustainability and community in mind. Playa Bowls started as a makeshift pop-up in Belmar, NJ, in front of a pizzeria. By sharing their passion for acai […]
Port of Subs Signs 20-Unit Development Deal in Dallas-Fort Worth Market
Port of Subs, the celebrated 50-year legacy sandwich brand driving nationwide expansion, proudly announces its latest development deal. With 20 units expected to open across the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs, this agreement is spearheaded by Texas-based entrepreneurs Robert and Nikki La Grace, a husband-and-wife team with deep ties to the region and a passion for community-building. Port […]
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